Bok legends: VURC keeps throwing up surprises

Duane Vermeulen and Schalk Brits have watched the growth of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with keen interest and agree that this is a competition bringing a new era of competitive depth to the game. Duane Vermeulen knows what rugby dominance looks like. At the...

Hanekom crowned URC young star

Cameron Hanekom has been named the 2024-25 URC Next-Gen Player of the Season following a standout campaign as the Bulls chase a second-consecutive final appearance. The 22-year-old met the criteria for the award, which honours players aged 23 or under with no more...

Wilco inspired by Bulls champions of yesteryear

With the Bulls playing for a place in the URC final, scrum juggernaut Wilco Louw says the team is motivated by a desire to “live up” to the achievements of the union’s former champions. The Bulls secured their semi-final place after recovering from a 21-8 deficit to...

Siya: We stand with Jaden

Siya Kolisi says those criticising Jaden Hendrikse for winking at Jack Crowley during last Saturday’s penalty shootout at Kings Park must “get over it”. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Sharks were accused of “shameless gamesmanship” when scrumhalf Hendrikse went down...

Bulls playmaker thriving under pressure

Keagan Johannes is relishing the responsibility to call the shots at flyhalf for the Vodacom Bulls, while honing his goal-kicking in high-pressure matches. Johannes was all smiles during a Bulls conference as the versatile playmaker gears up for the blockbuster URC...